Ace Football previews the Eredivisie match between Ajax and Feyenoord, and offers the latest betting tips, odds, and team news.
Ajax and Feyenoord meet on Sunday afternoon for their 196th De Klassieker showdown at the Johan Cruyff Arena.
The stakes are high ahead of the latest chapter of this famous rivalry, as the two sides appear set for another grueling title battle. Only three points are between them in the Eredivisie table, with Ajax in first-place and Feyenoord in third. In fact, the outcome of Sunday’s clash could be a game-changer.
Recent history favors the hosts heavily in this one, though, having won five of their last six meetings with Feyenoord (L1). They even won the corresponding fixture 4-0 in October 2019. And considering their impressive head-to-head record, along with home advantage, they’re expected to come out on top again in Amsterdam.
Ajax Form & Stats
Substitute Klaas-Jan Huntelaar’s injury-time brace against Twente sealed a 3-1 victory last Thursday, ending Ajax’s two-match winless streak. It also extended the club’s unbeaten run to five league games (W3 D2).
A 12th win of the season in only 16 matches (D2 L2) maintained their lead on top of the Eredivisie table. Things are getting a little too close for company, though. Four points are all that separate the top-four teams, meaning Ajax cannot afford to drop any more points – especially against a direct title rival.
Erik ten Hag’s men have won just one of their last three home league games (D1 L1). However, they comfortably have the Eredivisie’s best-attacking record on 57 goals and have conceded just 13 goals – the joint-second best defensive record alongside Vitesse.
Key Team Stats
- Unbeaten in their last 5 league games (W3 D2).
- Won just 1 of their last 3 home league games (D1 L1).
- Best-attacking record in the league on 57 goals.
- Scored at least 2 goals in 10 of their last 12 league games.
- Over 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 games against Feyenoord in all competitions.
- Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has scored 5 goals in his last 4 league games.
Feyenoord Form & Stats
Last week’s 1-0 win over PEC Zwolle secured Feyenoord a third victory in a row, keeping them within three points of Eredivisie leaders Ajax. Beating their rivals in Amsterdam, however, would be huge. It could prove to be a game-changer in the title race, ensuring there is plenty to play for in this one.
Dick Advocaat’s side have proven themselves capable of performing strongly consistently, but seem to fall short in the bigger games. Aside from their lackluster head-to-head record against Ajax, they lost three of their six Europa League games (W1 D2) to suffer a group-stage exit.
On the upside, however, Feyenoord can freely put their full focus on domestic success. The visitors are also tied with Ajax for the Eredivisie’s best away record, having won six of their eight games on the road so far (D1 L1). They’ve even got the Dutch league’s best defensive stats on only 12 goals conceded.
Key Team Stats
- Won their last 3 league games.
- Unbeaten in their last 29 league games (W21 D8).
- Lost 5 of their last 6 league games against Ajax (W1) and haven’t won in Amsterdam since October 2005.
- Joint-best away record in the league (W6 D1 L1).
- Best defensive record in the league (12 goals conceded).
- Scored at least 2 goals in 7 of their last 8 league games.
- Steven Berghuis has contributed towards 53% of Feyenoord’s 32 goals (10 goals, 7 assists).
Team News
Ajax
Out: Lassina Traore.
Doubts: David Neres, Klaas Jan Huntelaar (transfer reasons).
Feyenoord
Out: Justin Bijlow, Joao Teixeira, Robert Bozenik.
Doubts: Orkun Kokcu.
Predicted Line-up
(Note: The image will change to the official XI once they’re both announced)
Top Goalscorers in the Eredivisie
Head-To-Head Record
Below are some head-to-head stats on each team’s recent form in the Eredivisie.
Match Facts
Betting Tips
More Odds
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